Salt Lake City Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Salt Lake City, UT is $152 per night lodging + $80 M&IE ($232 per day), all year.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Salt Lake / Tooele.
$152
Lodging per night
all year
$80
M&IE per day
$60 on first/last day
$232
Total per day
$152 + $80
+28%
vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Salt Lake City lodging vs the standard rate
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- All year$152
- Standard$113
Meals and incidentals in Salt Lake City: $80 a day
Breakfast
$20
Lunch
$22
Dinner
$33
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$60
Example: Monday to Thursday in Salt Lake City
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 3 nights. Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$456
3 x $152
Meals and incidentals
$280
2 x $60 + 2 x $80 = $120 + $160
Total
$736
$456 + $280
Calculate your Salt Lake City trip
Salt Lake City, UT: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$504
Lodging
$304
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$200
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $152 | $60 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $152 | $80 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $60 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $304 | $200 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $80 per day at Salt Lake City, UT: breakfast $20, lunch $22, dinner $33, incidentals $5; first and last day $60.
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Salt Lake City per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Salt Lake City for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Salt Lake City, UT is $152 per night lodging + $80 M&IE ($232 per day), all year. Fiscal year 2027 runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. The standard rate for places without their own listing is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
How is per diem calculated on the first and last day in Salt Lake City?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $60 instead of $80 at the Salt Lake City rate. Full days in between get $80. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Salt Lake City per diem rate cover?
The Salt Lake City rate applies to the area GSA lists as Salt Lake / Tooele. Trips elsewhere in Utah use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Salt Lake City per diem change by season?
No. Lodging is $152 per night all year in Salt Lake City, and M&IE is $80 per day.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.